Tylor Perry Explained

Tylor Perry should not be confused with Tyler Perry.

Tylor Perry
Position:Point guard
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:180
League:NBA G League
Team:Raptors 905
Number:45
Birth Date:17 January 2001
Birth Place:Fort Coffee, Oklahoma, U.S.
High School:Spiro (Spiro, Oklahoma)
College:
Draft Year:2024
Career Start:2024
Years1:2024–present
Team1:Raptors 905
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Tylor Timar Perry (born January 17, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Kansas State Wildcats of the Big 12 Conference. He previously played for the North Texas Mean Green of the Conference USA.

Early life and high school

Perry grew up in Spiro, Oklahoma and attended Spiro High School.[1] He averaged 25 points per game as a senior and was named to the Oklahoma 3A All-State team.[2] Perry originally committed to attend Central Missouri, a Division II institution, before his parents persuaded him to enroll at Coffeyville Community College.[3]

College career

As a freshman at Coffeyville, Perry averaged 11.8 points per game. Perry averaged 17.6 points per game as a sophomore and led the Red Ravens to the junior college national title. He was a first-team selection on the NJCAA All-Region VI team.[4] Perry committed to continue his college career at North Texas.

As a junior, Perry averaged 13.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. He scored a career-high 35 points on November 25, 2022, in a 69-54 win over San Jose State.[5] Perry averaged 17.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game as a senior, while also shooting 43.7 percent from the floor. Perry earned Conference USA Player of the Year honors and led North Texas to the NIT championship, receiving MVP accolades.[6]

Following the season, Perry transferred to Kansas State, choosing the Wildcats over Texas Tech, Florida and Ole Miss.[7]

Professional career

Raptors 905 (2024–present)

Perry went undrafted in the 2024 NBA draft. On October 26, 2024, Perry joined Raptors 905 after being selected in the 2024 G League draft.[8] [9]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Kemp . Adam . Class 3A boys basketball: Tylor Perry's buzzer beater wins it for Spiro . June 3, 2023 . . March 7, 2019.
  2. News: Gilbert . Ryan . Jerome Tang signs North Texas transfer Tylor Perry . June 3, 2023 . 247 Sports . May 5, 2023.
  3. News: Vito . Brett . North Texas picks up commitment from Coffeyville Community College guard Tylor Perry . June 3, 2023 . . April 18, 2021.
  4. News: Vito . Brett . UNT point guard recruit Tylor Perry named to all-region team . June 3, 2023 . . April 30, 2021.
  5. News: Terry scores 35, makes 7 3s in North Texas' 69-54 win . June 3, 2023 . . . November 25, 2022.
  6. McGavic . Matthew . Report: Louisville Makes Top Eight for North Texas Transfer Tylor Perry . June 3, 2023 . . April 13, 2023.
  7. News: Moore . CJ . Former UNT guard Tylor Perry transfers to Kansas State: How he fits with the Wildcats . June 3, 2023 . . May 2, 2023.
  8. Web site: Perry Chosen by Raptors in NBA G-League Draft. BMVSports.com. October 26, 2024. October 26, 2024.
  9. Web site: Westchester Knicks Select Matt Ryan With First Pick In 2024 NBA G League Draft. NBA.com. October 26, 2024. November 3, 2024.